Build Architecture Awards 2016

2016 Architecture Awards Build 85 Company: Meehan Associates Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.meehan.ie Address: 81 Amiens Street, Dublin 1, D01 N2F5 Tel: +3531-876-4600 eehan Associates provide a full architectural service for new builds and renovations in both the residential and commercial markets. Our specialism is within the field of Sustainability. We believe and take the conscious approach with every project to consider and incorporate the energy and ecological conserva- tion within the building’s design, construction and its operation. The idea of incorporating sustainability, or ecological design, is to ensure that our actions and decisions today do not inhibit the opportunities of future generations. Our philosophy is to design only sustainable, energy efficient buildings for companies who desire environments intricate to and built as balanced, green, sustainable surroundings. Meehan Associates take the Green Agenda seriously. We were the first USGBC registered Architectural Practice in Ireland and we also act as a LEED AP to project work to deliver the LEED certification within Ireland and internationally with a project currently under construction in Japan. LEED - is an acronym for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” and it is the premium benchmark and certification system for sustainable architecture and the built environment. One of our latest projects ORACLE Block B in the Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin was governed by our Client’s brief, to align their brand, mission, purpose and workforce by delivering an office environment which supports knowledge sharing, teaming and cultures innovation. We feel these aspira- tions were incorporated into the design and the construction of all the inno- vative office spaces. Energy reduction was at the heart of the transformation of this drab office block into a leading renovation project. Oracle Block B is a futuristic workplace which is flexible and adaptable. This new workplace embodies a no-waste ethic, it is efficient, sustainable and healthy. The key to the success of the ORACLE Block B project was to involve the Design Team at the inception to develop a building which would reduce its energy consumption in conjunction with the building services solution from the outset. With combining the strategies of daylighting, occupancy sensors, installation of a green roof, highly efficient equipment, use of green power, 98% recycling of construction waste, occupant education, photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collector panels the building is showing exemplary performance. With these environmentally sustainable measures, we have received LEED Platinum certification, the highest of LEED certification that will continue to pay dividends through energy saving measures for decades to come for Oracle and the environment. In terms of the Company ethos we have always taken the collaborative approach, there would be no project without a client. We understand that it takes many contributors, clients, designers, consultants, specialists, contractors and quantity surveyors etc. to realise a project and take a sketch through to an innovative, habitable environment. With respect to technology, all our projects are now designed and built with the aid of building information modelling (BIM). Using BIM enables the team to involve all parties at early stages of design, streamlining the process and coordinating to reduce the number of design changes during the construc- tion phases to avoid waste and extra costs. Ultimately we were absolutely delighted to receive the awards for the Best Sustainable Design Company – Ireland and Best Irish Commercial Fit-Out Project for our recently completed ORACLE Block B Project within the East- point Business Park, Dublin. We are very lucky our Clients are innovative and forward thinking. In this project we successfully incorporated our clients values of sustainability, wellness and environments and constructed an office environment which is active, transit-friendly, innovative and sustainable. Moving forward, we have noticed that the last few decades have seen the green construction market evolve from a niche sector to a key contributor to the wider construction industry. Evolutions in technology, marketing and consumer expectations have driven vast growth in the market and provided many firms with the opportunity to showcase their creative flare and innova- tive thought processes. We hope to be able to continue to grow and design sustainable, energy efficient buildings for companies who implement and value sustainability and their working environment. Architects, clients, de- velopers and contractors all have a responsibly to pursue the act (and art) of building without further deteriorating the planet’s environmental make-up or depleting its resources, and we hope to be at the forefront of this movement. Meehan Associates Best Sustainable Design Company - Ireland & Best Irish Commercial Fit-out Project: Oracle Block B, Eastpoint Business Park, Dublin Meehan Associates are a Dublin based architectural practice. Associate Penny Linton talks us through the practice and its focus on sustainability. M AR160051